By Mia Herz This January, Upper School English Teacher and 11th Grade Dean, Mr. Cerpa published his newest book The Palace. It follows the journey of a family from Puerto Rico to America and then as they move north through the United States. The book exists in both a real and mythological landscape. He explains there is a literal Puerto Rico and a New York, … Continue reading Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace
Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Genre: Literary Fiction It is a story about two sisters, Cole and Birdie, born with a Black father and white mother. After their parents separate, the sisters are continents apart. Birdie faces an issue as she wants to find her sister but risks going against her mother’s wishes. Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Rye Country Day School recently held a community assembly focused on dialogue, aiming to prepare students for respectful and thoughtful conversations ahead of the presidential election just four days later. Despite the importance of the topic, a significant number of students chose not to attend, raising the question: why are RCDS students skipping assemblies? The gathering was intended … Continue reading RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?
